Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in London
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Freemasons' Hall
(270 Votes)Free Mason’s Hall was built as a memorial to the Freemasons who died in the First World War during 1927-1932. Today, this building acts as one of the finest Art Deco buildings in England and thus a subject of interest. Inside there is Grand Temple, 21 Lodge Rooms, a Library and Museum, Board and Committee Rooms and administrative offices. Walking inside the richly decorated interiors that...Read more -
Victoria Palace Theatre
(192 Votes)Victoria Palace theatre is very appropriately named. The theatre was built in the victorian era and is a West End Theatre. Some of the events here are amazing to watch and you must attend just to get a feel of the theatre of olden times. The architecture of the building is really amazing as well, and the vibes of this place are completely different. Do try to attend a show if you get the chance...Read more -
The only fortunate part about the destruction of the former site in Blitz in the year of 1941 was the coming up of this Guildhall Art Gallery. It is definitely one of the best places to visit for art lovers. It has a collection of the best of art collection from around the city. It is often described as a representative of the city that it is housed in and most of its collection belongs to the ...Read more
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Knightsbridge is definitely worth a visit if you drop down any time in London. Knightsbridge is a district located in the middle of the city of London. The district is made up of places like Hyde Park corner, Chelsea, royal borough of Kensington and so on. This place is a very notable place and also super expensive residential area. Knightsbridge has a lot of popular retail outlets and flagship...Read more
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Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great
(601 Votes)There are a lot of churches dedicated to St Bartholomew the Great and each one is better than the last. This church also excels every area- in terms of masses, prayers, architecture, parish and history. It was founded in AD 1123 and is one of the most beautiful and soothing sights in the city of London. It is an Anglican Church and is one of the best in the city to seek a conversation with God....Read more -
Photographer's Gallery Cafe
(84 Votes)Photographer’s gallery was the first independent gallery to come up in London. It is all the more special because it is dedicated entirely to photography. The museum and the cafe that accompany this gallery are also great. You can definitely attend exhibitions and learn a lot about the art of photography. The best part is that you are a witness to the changing trends of photography ever s...Read more -
Queen's House
(1531 Votes)The elegant house in the city of London designed in Palladian style is known as the Queen’s house. Queen’s house is especially famous for its Tulip staircase, the great hall in shape of a cube and much more. Now, the Queen’s house displays various artworks such as paintings, sculptures, statues portraying various historical places of Greenwich. This house marks to a change in ...Read more -
Ye Olde Mitre
(780 Votes)A hidden gem in the back alleys of Holborn and quite hard to find, Ye Old Mitre is a traditional pub, which opened its doors in 1773 although an older version may have existed in 1546 as the sign on the entrance says. Step through the doors into a slice of history. The old world charm and respectable ales are the highlight of this charming inn. Elizabeth I is said to have danced around the cher...Read more -
Cleopatra’s needle is an interesting sight. This is an ancient Egyptian Obelisk and even though it doesn’t exactly belong to Cleopatra’s reign, the name has made it pretty famous. It is one of the four “needles”, the others of which are present in New York, Paris and Luxor. Recently, reinstated, the needle in London has many squarish engravings on it in the ancient...Read more
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St James Palace
(2812 Votes)St. James Palace is a lesser known palace in London. It is also the “official residence” of the Sovereign, although it is not used for that purpose. Nevertheless, it is a working palace, which means it is currently in use as the offices of the royals so it is not open to the public except by invitation. The Clarence House which houses many of the well known members of the Royal Fami...Read more -
Leighton House Museum
(7 Votes)Leighton House Museum, located in London, United Kingdom, was started in 1896 by the renowned Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton. Leighton purchased the house in 1866 and spent the next 30 years transforming it into a magnificent home and studio. He was inspired by the Islamic architecture and design he encountered during his travels to the Middle East and incorporated these elements int...Read more -
Old Royal Naval College
(1030 Votes)The Old Royal Naval College is the most famous landmark in the city of London. This iconic building stands tall in London is said to be the masterpiece of London. You can explore more than 500 years of history at the Old Royal Naval College; have a look at many of its artwork. There are various events and exhibitions conducted in the Old Royal Naval College. -
Notting Hill is a pleasant neighborhood with plenty of shops and buildings in a myriad of colors. You could take a leisure stroll around the area and enjoy a delicious meal at one of the restaurants here. There are antique stores here as well. A great place to go pub hopping and enjoy a drink or two at the bars. You could extract a day out of your busy schedule and enjoy some time here with fa...Read more
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The Brick Lane Gallery
(24 Votes)Get in on the contemporary and modern art scene of London, at the swanky Brick Lane Gallery. Witness the works of some established as well as upcoming artists from the UK as well as other parts of the world. The works of Bob and Roberta Smith, Wolfgang Tillmans, Bansky and other famous artists have successfully been exhibited here. The approachable, open exhibition space gives room to network a...Read more -
Bodleian Library is a bookworm’s dream come true. If books and libraries make you go crazy as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, then this research library of University of Oxford will blow your mind. The library is one of the oldest research libraries in Europe. It was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley. The library has over 12 million books with a collection from the 15th century too. Till date...Read more